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R433 MGH

1997 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 MGH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 121,348 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 117,873 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 109,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,802 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,904 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,904 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,650 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 63,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,870 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R433 MGH is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R433 MGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R433 MGH is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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